This year, Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Love, Sex, and Intimacy was released. Two of the book’s contributors Mohammed Shamma and Randy Nasson, joined me in studio to talk about their stories. We start with Randy reading from his story about learning how to be a supportive husband when the going got tough.

RANDY NASSON: "And thus began my emotional metamorphosis; the husband and lover receded as the comforter and caregiver emerged. Being in love with Ayesha, with that fiery, newlywed passion seemed unimaginable, because that aspect of love is largely self-serving and self-pleasing.